Duke University Hospital's 2011 costs for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)

Diagnosis code: 469

Po Box 3708 Dumc Erwin Rd
Durham, NC 27710

Region: : NC - Durham




Diagnosis (DRG) Description Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications)
Total 2011 Cases 30
Average amount Duke University Hospital charged for this procedure in 2011 over total discharges $74,046.00
Average amount Medicare paid Duke University Hospital for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) $28,958.00
Difference between what Duke University Hospital charged and Medicare reimbursed the hospital for the procedure $45,088.00
Hospital's Markup: 255%
Average amount nationally charged for Neck, Back, Arms & Legs - Joint Replacement/Reattachment (e.g., hip, knee) (Major Joint Replacement Or Reattachment Of Lower Extremity With Major Complications) in 2011 over all cases $81,704.20
Medicare's National Average Total Reimbursement $22,531.30
Hospital's charge compared to the national average 9% lower
Hospital's Rank for this diagnosis 496 out of 932 reported procedures
Percent of hospitals that are more expensive 47%